Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2025-58246

 

Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2025-58246

Published: October 7, 2025 / Updated: December 23, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU116650
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-58246
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Affected software:
WordPress

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to some restricted content.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-58246

Install updates from vendor's website.

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